Elizabeth Crowther
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a caring, patient and enthusiastic childcare professional with experience supporting toddlers and preschool children through daily routines, small-group activities and play-based learning. I have experience carrying out child observations, supporting personal care, leading circle time, storytelling and sensory activities, and helping to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and develop. I work well as part of a team, build positive relationships with children and families, and enjoy encouraging children's confidence, communication and independence. I hold a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People and am passionate about developing a career in early years education, with the long-term goal of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on a one-to-one basis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery apprentice
Yellow Brick Road
Lincoln
2022.12 - 2023.04
As a Nursery Apprentice, my responsibilities were:
- Supported children in the toddler room while also assisting in the preschool room when required.
- Planned and led small group circle time sessions, encouraging communication, confidence and social interactions through songs, discussions and age-appropriate activities
- Read stories to children and promoted early language, listening and literacy skills.
- Supported children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including supporting them to and from the toilet while promoting independence.
- Observed children's learning and development, as well as all nappy changes and meal times, and accurately recorded observations using the nursery's online journal.
- Worked closely with colleagues to support children's individual needs.
- Participated in staff meetings and contributed ideas for nursery activities.
- Helped deliver family events on weekends, including Mother's Day workshops, encouraging positive engagement between children and their parents/carers.
- Followed safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene procedures at all times.
Nursery apprentice
Spring Nursery
Lincoln
2022.07 - 2022.08
As a nursery apprentice in pre school room, my responsibilities were:
- supporting the day-to-day care, learning and well-being of children within the setting.
- Provided additional support to a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them participate in daily activities and routines.
- Assisted with sensory play and age-appropriate learning activities to encourage children's development.
- Helped supervise children during indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted with serving meals and snacks while following food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
- Supported the nursery team in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- Built positive relationships with children and staff through friendly and professional communication
children's play area assistant
Holly Tree Farm
Lincoln
2018.06 - 2019.04
As a children's play area assistant, my responsibilities were:
- Supervised children using the play facilities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Promoted safe play and followed health and safety procedures.
- Prepared and served food and drinks while following food safety and hygiene standards
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitisation throughout the play area and café
- Provided friendly customer service to children and their families.
- Assisted in creating a welcoming, fun and safe environment for all visitors
Education
TQUK Level 2 - Introducing caring for children and young people
the skills network
Skills
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Clear and positive communication
- Works well with colleagues to achieve shared goals
- Excellent planning skills
- Good observational skills
- Creative ideas for sensory and learning activities
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and healthy nutrition
- Good understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
- Supporting children's personal care and daily routines
- Patient, caring and empathetic approach
- Organised, reliable and eager to learn
Timeline
Nursery apprentice
Yellow Brick Road
2022.12 - 2023.04
Nursery apprentice
Spring Nursery
2022.07 - 2022.08
children's play area assistant
Holly Tree Farm
2018.06 - 2019.04
TQUK Level 2 - Introducing caring for children and young people
the skills network